Question

A 65-year-old man with diabetes has an infected plantar ulcer with surrounding cellulitis but no systemic features. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Oral antibiotics targeting Gram-positive organisms and urgent foot team referral

Answer

Immediate IV antibiotics and admission for all

Answer

Topical antibiotics only

Answer

Delay antibiotics until culture

Answer

Routine podiatry only

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with diabetes has an infected plantar ulcer with surrounding cellulitis but no systemic features. Best initial management?